Google starts removing the uBlock Origin ad blocker from the Chrome Web Store. The change is already active for some users. While they can reinstall it, the browser shows a warning. It says "This extension may soon be unsupported because it does not follow best practices for Chrome extensions."
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Microsoft Introduces Majorana 1 “Worlds’s First” Quantum Processor
Microsoft has announced a significant milestone in quantum computing with the unveiling of Majorana 1, the first quantum processor based on topological qubits. This achievement is the result of over 17 years of research aimed at developing new materials and architectures for quantum computing.
Mozilla Extends Firefox Support on Windows 7 and 8.1 Until September 2025
In mid-February 2025, Mozilla announced that it would extend support for the Firefox browser on older operating systems—specifically Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and macOS versions 10.12 through 10.14—until September 2025 . This is the second extension of support for these outdated platforms. In this way, Mozilla is looking to expand its user base by providing security updates to those users who have not yet upgraded to newer operating systems.
Windows 11 Build 26100.3321 (Release Preview) finally ships new battery tray icons
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 26100.3321 via KB5052093 to Insiders in the Release Preview ring. It is notable for new colorful battery icons, the improved taskbar and Spotlight, and various fixes.
Microsoft Reverts Controversial Sign-In Changes
Microsoft recently announced plans to modify the sign-in process for user accounts, intending to eliminate the "Stay signed in?" prompt. Under the proposed changes, users would remain automatically signed into their accounts unless they manually logged out or used private browsing mode. These updates were initially scheduled to roll out in February 2025.
Windows 11 is getting a brand new data transfer tool for new PCs
Microsoft is developing a tool to easily migrate to a new Windows 11 PC. Traces of it can be found in the latest Windows 11 Insider build 22635.4945, released for the Beta channel. The famous researcher "phantomofearth" on X uncovered an early-stage application designed to simplify the process of transferring data from an old computer to a new one.
Windows 11 24H2 drops support for 8th, 9th, and 10th Gen Intel processors
Microsoft has updated the list of supported processors for Windows 11 version 24H2. For AMD, a number of new processors were added to the list. But the situation with Intel is quite different. Processors of the 8th, 9th and 10th generations were excluded from the list. There have been no official comments on the reasons for the end of support for these units yet.
Windows 11 Build 22635.4945 (Beta) improves Spotlight on desktop
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22635.4945, version 23H2 to Insiders in the Beta channel. It comes via the KB5052084 patch and includes the following improvements.
Windows 11 Build 26120.3281 (Dev & Beta) adds filtering capability to Recall
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 26120.3281 (KB5052086) to Insiders using the Dev and Beta channels. The update applies to version 24H2. Recently, Insiders in the Beta channel have started receiving the same Windows 11 version 24H2 builds that are released to the Dev channel. The updates are currently optional, so you can choose the right time to upgrade to the new OS version.
Windows 10 Build 19045.5552 is now the Release Preview channel
Microsoft today released Windows 10 Build 19045.5552 to Insiders in the Release Preview channel. It is notable for security fixes and improvements made to DWM, OpenSSH, Narrator, and timezone settings.
